Like Icarus Comments

This is an admirable poem that derives from but doesn't depend upon the ancient story. You have eliminated the narrative details of Cretan vs. Athenian politics and opened up the story to describe the life of the individual who is pursuing her own fulfillment. It involves risk-taking which she fearlessly assumes, but the forces of conformity prove to be too strong. I love your description of the speaker's risk-taking (I'm paraphrasing) STUPID LIKE ICARUS/EYES BLUE LIKE THE SKY. This must show she will try again for the FREE LIFE!

I did place quotation marks round *lift* and *the lift of you* but this site removes them for some reason... jim

I love the lift* of your heart. And I agree with your placing of reason on a lower plane/place. I'll be back to read more when time allows. Inspiring bio. *was reminded of one of Ron Dragano's on here... it ends with the lift of you. but I can't recall the title.

you've done some good strong writing here...good work!